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The Case of the Harried Husband

February 13, 2026·29 min·2 clips

The Falcon cancels plans to meet a big-shot client who promises to make his fortune.

This episode features Les Damon starring as the Falcon in a radio drama presented by Kraft Foods. The story is titled "The Case of the Harried Husband," continuing the Falcon's adventures from novels and films. The episode opens with the Falcon, a detective, receiving a call from a woman named Lila. He declines an invitation from Lila, stating he must meet a client named Ed Hurley who promises a lucrative opportunity. Ed Hurley is also the announcer who directly invites the audience to listen to the program on behalf of Kraft. The central mystery involves a husband under significant distress, though the specific details of his case are not revealed in this transcript segment. A substantial portion of the provided content is a dedicated advertisement for Miracle Whip salad dressing. The ad emphasizes Miracle Whip's unique and secret Kraft recipe, describing it as a different type of dressing. It claims the product combines qualities of boiled dressing and mayonnaise for a distinctive taste. The advertisement states that Miracle Whip's flavor is called "just exactly right" by millions of people. It directly urges listeners to try the product, calling it America's favorite salad dressing. The promotional message is delivered through a catchy, rhyming jingle about Miracle Whip's "lively" and "teasing" flavor. The episode structure seamlessly blends a dramatic narrative hook with corporate sponsorship. The tone shifts abruptly from a noir-inspired detective scene to a bright, persuasive sales pitch. The style is classic old-time radio, featuring a single lead actor, sound effects, and integrated commercials. Listeners who enjoy vintage audio dramas and detective mysteries from the 1940s would appreciate this episode. Those primarily interested in modern, uninterrupted storytelling might find the heavy product integration distracting.

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